In modern agriculture and food processing enterprises, potato washer are an important processing equipment and are widely used in the washing of potatoes and other root vegetables. Its main purpose is to efficiently and thoroughly remove dirt, impurities and bacteria on the surface of potatoes while maximizing the integrity and freshness of potatoes. So how does a potato washer work? The following will introduce the working principles of two commonly used potato washer.
This machine mainly washes potatoes by combining a water bath and a bubbling device. The core technology of this equipment is the bubble tumbling principle, which simulates the action of manual cleaning and makes the potatoes tumble continuously in the water to achieve the purpose of removing mud and attached impurities.
The specific working process is as follows:
- Feeding: Potatoes are poured into the cleaning tank through a conveyor belt or manually, and the tank is filled with clean water in advance.
- Bubble cleaning: Multiple bubble generating devices are arranged at the bottom of the cleaning tank, and air is injected into the water through a blower to generate a large number of bubbles. These bubbles act on the surface of the potatoes together with the water flow during the rising process, forming agitation and collision, and removing the dirt on the surface and in the gaps of the potatoes.
- Water circulation system: Most bubble cleaning machines are equipped with a water circulation system that can filter and recycle clean water, reduce water waste, and maintain the cleaning effect.
- Conveying and discharging: After cleaning, the potatoes are transported to the next process, such as peeling, grading or slicing, through a mesh belt or elevator.
Advantages:
- The cleaning is gentle and does not easily damage the potato skin.
- The cleaning is uniform and efficient, suitable for large-scale processing.
2. Working principle of drum brush washer
The machine uses a combination of rotating drum and brush to deeply clean potatoes through a combination of mechanical friction and brushing. The core components of the equipment are multiple sets of rotating brushes and a spray system.
The specific working process is as follows:
- Feeding: Potatoes enter the drum from the feeding port, and the drum is driven by the motor to rotate slowly, and the potatoes gradually move forward in the drum.
- Brush friction cleaning: There are multiple rows of brushes arranged inside the drum, and the brushes are in full contact with the surface of the potatoes as the drum rotates to scrub. Some equipment is equipped with brushes of different hardness, which can be adjusted according to the hardness of the potato skin.
- Spray-assisted cleaning: During the brush cleaning process, a high-pressure spray system is also equipped to spray clean water from multiple angles to assist in flushing the mud and residues under the brush.
- Impurity discharge and discharging: The mud and impurities generated during the cleaning process are discharged through the gaps in the drum or the drainage outlet below, and the cleaned potatoes are discharged from the discharge port and enter the subsequent processing link.
Advantages:
- Cleans thoroughly, especially suitable for removing stubborn dirt and attachments.
- Can be used with peeling function, one machine for multiple uses.
In general, potato washer have developed into various types according to different cleaning needs and operating environments, each with its own characteristics. If you want to know more about the working principles of more types of potato washer, leave us a message.